Event Experience Intern

About the Position

Work hard, play hard is not just a saying at Power Design, it’s a way of life. And no team knows that more than our Event Experience team. We’re looking for a creative, organized, and passionate planner to join us as an Event Experience Intern, helping execute high-energy celebrations for our #PDIFamily this summer.

From amusement park takeovers and NFL draft-style celebrations to company town halls and food truck rallies, the Event Experience Intern will gain ten weeks of hands-on experience supporting memory-making employee events. Located at our headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida, this internship sits within the SOURCE department (formerly known as HR) and is crucial in driving the Power Design experience that has earned us Top Workplaces awards for over a decade.

Position Responsibilities

• Support the Event Experience team in the execution of meetings, events, and trainings ranging from 25 to 3,000 employees across the country
• Contribute to event development and coordination, working with internal and external vendors to execute event food and beverage, décor, layouts, rentals, audio visual, and activations
• Provide day-of event coordination and support, including but not limited to, event setup, overseeing vendor load-in, employee check-ins, etc.
• Assist with attendee management, including coordinating rooming lists, event invites, RSVPs, and transportation logistics
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications teams to design and print event materials, including name badges, collateral, banners, signage, etc.
• Work with internal Recognition & Rewards to procure and distribute event swag, apparel, and giveaways
• When needed, assist with coordination of employee programs and community impact initiatives

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Must be enrolled in an accredited, four-year college or university (concentration in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field preferred)
• Prior experience in event planning and management, with portfolio examples
• Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and excellence
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High level of professionalism and customer service orientation

• The role may require working evenings, weekends, and holidays to support event schedules
• Some physical activity may be required for event setup and breakdown
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth

What’s In It For You

• Full-time, paid internship
• Extensive virtual and in-person learning opportunities
• Teambuilding events and volunteer outings with your peers
• Cutting-edge headquarters with an on-campus café, fitness center, game room with golf simulator, lake with running path, training facility, and tobacco-free campus
• Exciting, award-winning workplace culture focused on employee appreciation, recognition, and fun
• Discounts to a variety of services, mental and physical wellness resources, free Care.com memberships, and other perks given to all Power Design team members

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide